Professional Development
Opportunities for Graduate Students
Ohio University offers many professional development opportunities.
Click on the following tabs to explore all options.
For questions, contact the Graduate College by emailing graduate@ohio.edu.
Ohio University Orientations
- The GSO Online Module is mandatory for all incoming graduate students. To see instructions and/or to access the link, see the following Graduate College GSO Online Module web page.
- Graduate Student Orientation (GSO) is scheduled once a year. For more information, click Graduate Student Orientation.
- International Student Orientation occurs before each term. For more information, click International Student Orientation.
- Teaching Assistant (TA) Orientation is an annual event scheduled before the fall term begins. For more information, click Teaching Assistant (TA) Orientation.
- Program/Department/College Orientation - Please consult with your program/department/college about upcoming orientation activities.
Preparing for the Academia Workshops
| Topic | Date/Time/ Location |
Writing in Grad SchoolUnsure of what it means to be a graduate writer? Have questions about your professors' writing expectations? This introductory workshop addresses pitfalls of writing as a graduate student and offers all-purpose strategies for strengthening your writing. To register, email gwrc@ohio.edu. |
Wednesday, September 30 4:30 - 5:30 PM via Teams |
Crafting a Personal StatementIn this workshop we'll discuss strategies for approaching the personal statement, from brainstorming up through the final polish and submission. Those applying to graduate school, considering graduate school, or working on any kind of fellowship or scholarship application are welcome to join. RSVP to gwrc@ohio.edu to receive the Teams invite. To register, email gwrc@ohio.edu. |
Thursday, October 8, 2020 3 - 4 PM OR Wednesday, November 18, 2020
via Teams |
Grant Writing for BeginnersWorking on a grant for the first time or just thinking of applying? This workshop is an all-purpose introduction to grantwriting and covers key features and strategies that apply to a variety of grantwriting situations. To register, email gwrc@ohio.edu. |
Thursday, October 22, 2020 |
Forming a Teaching PhilosophyHow do you move from being a novice teacher to presenting a fully formed teaching philosophy? This workshop helps future faculty develop engaging, pedagogically sound teaching philosophy statements for award applications or job materials. To register, email gwrc@ohio.edu. |
October 29, 2020 via Teams |
American Association of University Women's (AAUW) Start Smart Salary Negotiation WorkshopThis salary negotiation workshop presents the wage gap, with a discussion of the gender wage gap and how to combat it by improving one's salary negotiation skills. Salary negotiation is analyzed through budgeting, salary benchmarking, and negotiation tips and tactics. Registration is free but required. Sponsored by Women's Center, the Graduate College, and the CLDC. |
Tueday, October 6, 2020, via Teams
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Thursday, December 3, 2020, via Teams |
Diversity & Inclusion Workshops
| Topic | Date/Time Location |
Microaggressions in the ClassroomAn interactive presentation regarding how microaggressions work in society and its influence in the classroom. Facilitated by Winsome M. Chunnu, Ph.D. To register, email millerb3@ohio.edu. |
Monday, October 5, 2020
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Implicit Bias and AllyshipThis workshop encourages participants to consider their own identity, privilege, and implicit bias. Examples of implicit bias are drawn from the Black Lives Matter and Say Her Name movement, as well as from a critical analysis of the weaponization of white femininity. Participants will build skills that can be applied in analyzing the ways in which bias is displayed in individual actions, media, and through institutionalization in policy. Participants will be asked to commit to action steps to both further recognize their bias and minimize their acting on bias. Facilitated by M. Geneva Murray, Ph.D. and MaryKathyrine Tran, M.S. To register, email millerb3@ohio.edu. |
Monday, October 19, 2020
via Teams |
Perfectionism and White Supremecy: Re-Imagining our Educational Expectations, Standards, and PerceptionsIn an effort to consider the ways in which racism informs our educational expectations, standards, and self-perceptions, this presentation will explore the connections between white supremacy and perfectionism. While many think of perfectionism as a positive trait, this presentation suggests otherwise. Looking across fields like literature and psychology, we find that perfectionism is linked to relatively high levels of stress, anxiety, and vindictiveness toward the self and others and, relatedly, to relatively low levels of cultural awareness and humility. The goal for the presentation is to reflect on and challenge our own perfectionistic tendencies as one method of anti-racist practice. Facilitated by Christopher Lewis, Ph.D. To register, email millerb3@ohio.edu. |
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
via Teams |
LGBTQ+ Inclusion and SafeZone Training for Graduate College Community MemberThis interactive workshop raises awareness about the dynamics of gender and sexual diversities while exploring different ways to embody inclusive allyship for people of all orientations, genders, sexualities, identities, and levels of being out. We will cover the basics of LGBT identities by exploring the differences between sex, gender, and sexual orientation. Participants will engage and discuss ways to be a good ally and accomplice to individuals on and off-campus. Facilitated by Micah McCarey, M.S. To register, email millerb3@ohio.edu. |
Monday, November 16, 2020
via Teams |
TA Workshops
| Topic | Date/Time Location |
TA Thursday
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Thursday, October 1, 2020 5:00 - 6:00 PM |
TA Thursday
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Thursday, November 5, 2020 5:00 - 6:00 PM |
TA Thursday
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Thursday, December 3, 2020 5:00 - 6:00 PM |
How Learning WorksBefore discussing effective methodologies in teaching, it is important to consider how we learn. Here we present two self-paced workshops that:
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Self-paced Available on the following Center for Teaching and Learning web page |
TA Resources
Are you a Teaching Assistant? Here are additional resources to assist you in this role.
| Assisting Disruptive or Distressed Students (Download Guide as a PDF) |
Graduate Appointments, Employment, and Benefits |
| Assisting Students Challenged by Basic Needs (Link COMING SOON) (Download Guide as a PDF) |
Professional Development Resources for TAs |
| Assisting Students Who Report Sexual Misconduct (Download Guide as a PDF) |
Syllabus Recommendations |
| Assisting Students Who Report Suicidality (Download Guide as a PDF) |
TA Handbook (2019 PDF) |
| Teaching Tips and Suggestions | |
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Resources for Teaching Online
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Other Ohio University Workshops
Thesis and Dissertation Services (TAD) Workshops
Thesis and Dissertation Services offers the following workshops to assist students in preparing and filing theses and dissertations.
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Topic |
Date |
Time |
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Graduation |
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3:30 – 4:30 pm via Teams |
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Microsoft Word |
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3 – 4:30 pm via Teams |
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Tables/Figures |
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3:30– 4:30 PM via Teams |
To register,email tad@ohio.edu.
For more information, see the Thesis and Dissertation Services Workshops web page.
Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students (Online Training)
This online training is offered through a partnership between the Graduate College and the Campus Involvement Center. Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students includes Title IX and Clery Act training which equips graduate students with the tools needed to navigate new and complex relationships including how to identify and respond to harassment from a faculty member or advisor, other workplace-based harassment, how to respectfully engage with undergraduate students, and how to respond to student disclosures.
Target Audience: All graduate and professional students
Structure: This training is offered in a two-part format. Part one takes approximately 45 minutes. Part two includes a survey and requires 5-10 minutes (ideally after a 30-day intersession).
Requirements for training completion: You will need a computer with access to the internet and audio capabilities. You will use your entire OHIO ID (e.g., ab000000@ohio.edu). and password to create your account.
To Access: Click the Graduate College Sexual Misconduct Resources for Graduate Students web page.